Harajuku and Shinjuku, Tokyo

We walk up the iconic narrow Takeshita Street in Harajuku, a hotspot of Japanese pop kawaii (childlike cuteness) culture for colourful fashion, quirky goods, unique food and dog cafes. The Takeshita Gate is a colourful bubble-like installation with an interacting panel switching between greetings and a live camera. Traditionally Japanese Gates mark a changement from the normal world to the divine. We passed Omotesando, a broad, tree-lined avenue sometimes referred to as Tokyo’s Champs-Elysees. Onward past Game Taito Stations which are entire stores dedicated to capsule toys located next door to Poker Machine venues - one preparing for the other. Dinner in Omoide Yokocho an alley famous for its 80 restaurants that popped up after WWII. Finally we visit the giant 3D cat billboard in Shinjuku shooting to internet stardom and winner of design and advertising awards. The crowd was mesmerised.Baca lagi